Education Abroad

No matter where you study in London you'll experience all that it has to offer, from museums full of historical art and shopping centers with all the latest fashion trends to global business centers and international restaurants.

Study abroad in London and visit the British Airways London Eye, the world's largest observation wheel that stands 135 meters above London and offers spectacular views of over 55 of London's most famous landmarks.

Or you can walk along the Thames River and visit the Hampton Court Palace, a former royal palace that was home to such famous English rulers as Henry VII and King James I and the famous duo William and Mary.

With so many places to visit and things to do, when you study abroad London you'll want to join a semester program rather than a summer program just to get everything done!

London is known to be a major figure in international business, education, the arts, media, entertainment and politics. With such a huge global influence, when you study abroad in London you learn not only about English history, but also about worldwide relationships and communication.

If you're a creative student and you like the arts then you can attend Goldsmiths University of London, which offers 15 departments that range from Anthropology to Visual Culture.

If you're more business-oriented then you can visit the University of Westminster, which was founded in 1838 as Britain's first polytechnic school and has been recognized twice by Her Majesty the Queen for outstanding achievements.

For a more integrated, research-focused campus you can attend Queen Mary University of London. Known as one of London's most recognized higher education institutions, Queen Mary has over 2,800 staff members that teach everything from Humanities and Medicine to Dentistry and Engineering. The university is known for its Student Village, which has over 1,000 rooms in self-catered flats, residence halls and private houses. The Village offers 24-hour security, laundry facilities and a beautiful wooded courtyard.

London society has so much to offer that it's almost overwhelming, but if you plan ahead the places you want to visit and have an itinerary then you should be able to enjoy your entire London trip.

If you travel to central London to the city of Westminster then you will come upon the West End, which is London's largest tourist destination. You can take in some history by visiting The Air Gallery or The Wellington Museum, or catch a musical in "Theatreland," which is the entire area in the West End that has over 40 theatres in its vicinity.

For religious enthusiasts you can visit Saint Paul's Cathedral, one of London's most famous attractions where the Royal Family holds marriages and funerals and where over 200 memorials are stored within the cathedral's crypt. And if you're interested in architecture you can visit the world famous London Bridge, a structural masterpiece that has undergone numerous restorations but still stands as one of the most recognized bridges in the world.

Another beautiful structure known for its Gothic style and standing over 316 feet high near the House of Parliament is the Big Ben Clock Tower. The clock has a thirteen-ton bell and four dials that are 23 feet in diameter.

No matter where you study abroad in London, you'll have an enriching and cultural experience that you'll never forget.